H.R. No. 1535
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Bishop Amos York, Sr., has
provided outstanding leadership to the congregants of Pillar of
Glory Christian Tabernacle in Houston; and
WHEREAS, The son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Henry York, Amos York
was born in Beasley in 1941, and he relocated with his family to the
Bayou City in 1949; he was later educated in the Aldine Independent
School District and through the External Education Department of
Oral Roberts University, and he went on to work as an international
sales and marketing director before he answered the call to the
ministry; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Bishop York became the pastor of Mount Zion
Missionary Baptist Church, and since that time, he has helped it
expand into the thriving organization known today as Pillar of
Glory Christian Tabernacle; cherished among the church's members
for his wisdom and compassion, Bishop York is known for reaching out
to the children in the congregation, who affectionately refer to
him as "Paw Paw," and he has published the inspirational book, Soul
Winning--Every Believer's Calling; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long history of community
involvement, Bishop York has coached Little League teams, and he
has helped bring vital assistance to local citizens through the
establishment of the Glory Economic Development Corporation, which
has operated as Glory Partial Hospital and as a grant writing
ministry; Bishop York is also the CEO of Amos York Ministries and of
Christway Builders, and in 1996, he founded World Outreach
Association, a global network of churches and ministries; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Bishop York enjoys the love
and support of his wife of 37 years and colleague at Pillar of Glory
Christian Tabernacle, Pastor Ora Marie York, and the couple take
great pride in their five sons, Michael, Johnny, Terrance, Amos,
and Delbert; and
WHEREAS, Bishop York has demonstrated an unwavering
commitment to his church, and with his strong faith and good works,
he has earned the lasting respect and admiration of his
congregants, as well as residents of the greater community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Bishop Amos York, Sr., for his
distinguished service to Pillar of Glory Christian Tabernacle and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Bishop York as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1535 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House